Front Differential Gear Oil (At Vehicles); Checking The Oil Level - Subaru 2006 Forester Owner's Manual

Front differential gear oil (AT
vehicles)

Checking the oil level

1
1) Yellow handle
Check the differential oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
insert it again.
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check
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the oil level on it. If it is below the lower
level, add oil to bring the level up to the up-
per level.
Be careful not to spill front differen-
tial gear oil when adding it. If oil
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a
fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
be sure to wipe it off.
Maintenance and service
Recommended grade and
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together.
Oil grade:
1
API classification GL-5
2
-30 -20 -10 0
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-20 0 20
80W
75W/90
SAE viscosity No. and applicable tem-
perature
11-21
10 20 30 40
40 60 80 100
90
85W
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